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Dr Louise Newson Bringing Hormone Health Tour to Darlington Hippodrome
Dr Louise Newson, physician and the founder of the free Balance hormone health app (which has more than 1.5 million downloads to date), the Newson Clinic and host of the award-winning Dr Louise Newson podcast, is embarking on the UK-wide tour to educate as many people as possible around the science ...
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Spennymoor Pupils Meet Local MP Alan Strickland During School Visit
Alan Strickland, Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, paid a visit to Whitworth Park Academy, in Spennymoor, where pupils learned more about his work and the role of Parliament in local communities.During the visit, Mr Strickland was shown around the school by Year 8 school council members,...
No arrests over North East bus station attack that left boy with 'life-changing' injuries
Durham Constabulary launched a probe after a boy was left with life-changing leg injuries in March
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Key items from Durham County Hall to get 'new homes' ahead of demolition
Key items from the soon-to-be-flattened County Hall are set to be given 'new homes', Durham County Council has confirmed.
Union steps in with £7,200 and 'fair pay' deal for Durham Pride after funding was cut
Equity has stepped in to back Durham Pride with a £7,200 donation and a new deal guaranteeing minimum pay and conditions for performers, after the Reform-led county council axed the event’s funding.
Former Durham student completes ten triathlons a decade after suicide attempt
A former Durham University student who tried to take his own life has completed 10 triathlons in 10 days.
Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (May 11).
How one small County Durham market stall became a huge success story
A well-known vintage clothing brand across the North East has been named among the finalists in The Northern Echo’s Best Independent Retailer 2026.
What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?
Darlington and County Durham faces a fairly typical spring week, starting cool and bright with plenty of dry sunny spells before cloud, a freshening breeze and occasional showers slip in from midweek, while temperatures sit close to the seasonal average.
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, May 11
Bishop Auckland Students Explore Singapore Through Turing Scheme Trip
A group of 18 students from St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College travelled to Singapore as part of an educational visit designed to broaden their horizons, develop new skills and strengthen international connections. The trip was funded through the Government’s Turing Scheme, which g...
"She'd be so proud"- Darlington man completes charity walk from Durham Cathedral
Darlington man completes emotional walk from Durham Cathedral in memory of his nan, raising more than £1,700 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Hidden 1822 railway map signed by George Stephenson restored after 200 years
Rare 1822 railway map signed by George Stephenson restored in Durham, revealing how steam power reshaped the world’s first modern railway.
Marco Pierre White Durham steakhouse launches Father's Day offer with Jeremy Clarkson
Marco Pierre White’s Durham steakhouse is teaming up with Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer for a special Father’s Day celebration in the city.
Premier League footballer spotted at County Durham tourist attraction
A Premier League footballer dropped in to see a County Durham tourist attraction, as Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães was seen at Adventure Valley, Durham.
Five speeders caught on County Durham roads including A66, A167 and A19
Five drivers have been sentenced in court after speeding on the roads of County Durham, including the A167, A19 and A66.
Car and HGV drivers caught using their phones on A1(M) in County Durham
Car and HGV drivers have been caught using their mobile phones on the A1(M) in County Durham by police.
New hope for long-stalled County Durham 'ghost town' housing estate site
A long-stalled housing development along the A688 at Evenwood Gate in County Durham that neighbours branded a "ghost town" is showing signs of progress after years of uncertainty.
Period townhouse with hidden annexe for sale at £750,000 near Durham centre
Just a short walk from Durham city centre is this period townhouse that has plenty of obvious charm and appeal plus a little something extra.
Durham PCC Joy Allen - my mission to stop criminal gangs hiding on our high streets
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she is continuing to push for action against organised crime so that high streets can be places of pride, safety, and opportunity and not a cover for crime and disorder.